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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,824 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,844 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,844 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,235 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,727 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,409 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Baylor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Applied | 39,735 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 20,262 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 910/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Baylor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Baylor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baylor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 817 students)
Baylor vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Baylor University is 129.2% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Baylor than Southwestern Adventist University ($54,844.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Baylor ($20,198 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 57.6% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,032 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Baylor University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($20,409 vs. $14,534)
Baylor vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 335 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Southwestern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (55.5%) than Baylor (51%)
Baylor vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or Southwestern Adventist University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southwestern Adventist University and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (72% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $42,600)
- Baylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Baylor graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/